inductive coupling

[ɪnˈdʌktɪv ˈkʌplɪŋ]
nounpl: inductive couplings
acoplamento indutivo
1. A method of transferring electrical energy between two circuits through a changing magnetic field, without direct electrical contact
The transformer operates on the principle of inductive coupling between its primary and secondary coils.
O transformador funciona no princípio do acoplamento indutivo entre seus enrolamentos primário e secundário.
2. In electronics and telecommunications, the phenomenon where a time-varying current in one conductor induces a voltage in a nearby conductor
Inductive coupling allows wireless power transfer in modern charging devices.
O acoplamento indutivo permite a transferência de energia sem fio em dispositivos de carregamento modernos.
3. A circuit design technique used to connect two circuits while blocking direct current but allowing alternating current to pass
Engineers use inductive coupling to isolate stages in amplifier circuits.
Os engenheiros usam acoplamento indutivo para isolar estágios em circuitos amplificadores.
Inductive coupling is a fundamental concept in electrical engineering education and practice in both the USA and Brazil. It is extensively used in power transmission, wireless charging technologies, and telecommunications infrastructure. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries and is particularly important in Brazilian industrial and technological sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
magnetic couplingmutual inductanceelectromagnetic couplinginductive link
Antonyms / Antônimos
capacitive couplingdirect couplingresistive coupling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acoplamento indutivo
Standard term used in electrical engineering education and industry across Brazil
São Paulo
acoplamento indutivo
Common in technical literature and engineering companies
Rio de Janeiro
acoplamento indutivo
Used in telecommunications and electronics sectors
Portugal
acoplamento indutivo
Identical to Brazilian usage; standard technical term in Portuguese engineering

Related Words

inductancemutual inductancetransformerelectromagnetic inductionFaraday's lawcoupling coefficientmagnetic flux

Related Idioms & Phrases

inductive coupling coil
inductive coupling transformer
wireless inductive coupling
tight inductive coupling
loose inductive coupling
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